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4.5/ 5
Strength/Durability
4.4/ 5
Sensitivity
4.9/ 5
Action
4.7/ 5
Craftsmanship
4.2/ 5
32 out of 36(89%)reviewers recommend this product.
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Overall rating
4.5/ 5
Strength/Durability
4.4/ 5
Sensitivity
4.9/ 5
Action
4.7/ 5
Craftsmanship
4.2/ 5
32 out of 36(89%)reviewers recommend this product.
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Awesome rod until a one pounder snapped it in two!!!!!!!
PostedJuly 14, 2013
Al
from Clarksville, TN
Age:25-34
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5
Owns a boat:Yes
Experience:Intermediate
Sensitivity
5/ 5
Action
3/ 5
Craftsmanship
1/ 5
Awesome rod and reels but had a new Villain Spinning Rod get snapped in two by a one pound bass.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Abu GarciaAbu GarciaJuly 15, 2013
Good morning - we are sorry to hear that you had a breakage issue with your rod as this is not normal. The good news is that all V series rods carry a 3 year warranty and we will be happy to help with your warranty replacement. One of our customer service representatives has already been notified about your case and will reach out to you at the email address that you provided with this review to expedite the replacement process. Again, we are here to help and will work hard to get you back to fishing quickly - if you ever need to speak to us directly, don't hesitate to call us at 1.800.228.4272. Have a great week and we will be in touch shortly.
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2/ 5
Great rod until it snapped in two!!
PostedJune 3, 2013
Anonymous
Strength/Durability
1/ 5
Sensitivity
5/ 5
Action
5/ 5
Craftsmanship
1/ 5
I bought this rod from Dicks for my boyfriend as a birthday present in April. He loved the sensitivity of the 7'1 rod. However, while fishing this past weekend, he put a spinner bait on it and when he cast, the rod completely snapped in two!!! Needless to say I will be returning it this afternoon but we were both very disappointed that this happened. Not sure if it was a defect or what happened but I was definitely hoping for better quality considering the amount of money I spent on it.
Response from Abu GarciaAbu GarciaJune 5, 2013
Good morning - we are sorry to hear that you had an issue with your Villain rod. All V series rods carry a 3 year warranty and we will be happy to help if you have any issue with the return. We understand your frustration and will work hard to get your issue taken care of. What your boyfriend experienced is out of the norm so we would also like to learn more about his particular case. One thing to note about today's high modulus graphite rods (regardless of manufacturer) is that if the graphite gets nicked or dinged, it can lead to breakage under load. This can happen during shipping, on the store shelf or during transport and go unnoticed until later. If they are cared for properly, you will not experience breakage issues with your high modulus Villain rod. Simply use care during transport, storage and avoid slinging fish into the boat or high sticking. Again, thank you for reaching out to us and we will be in contact with you shortly at the email address that you provided with this review.
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5/ 5
light and comfortable
PostedApril 20, 2013
skie
from worcester ma
Age:18-24
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5
Owns a boat:No
Experience:Intermediate
Strength/Durability
4/ 5
Sensitivity
5/ 5
Action
4/ 5
Craftsmanship
5/ 5
just got the villain and its by far the best rod i have used. so light and comfortable. i got it paired with the revo stx and it works great. casts far and the handle is for max comfort. the micro guides make accurate casing a breeze. the trigger makes the reel feel so comfortable in your hand, its like an extension of you arm.works great cant wait to use it again
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Fishing freak
Stafford Virginia
Great rod but can`t stand the braided line
Posted July 29, 2013
Villain can't stand braided line. I was using power pro braided on the Villain for two months and the line snapped several times when i set the hook. At first i thought it was the line then put on the new line then it happened again. I found out most of the guides on the rod got cut by the braided line i can't use that rod any more, one of the best rods i ever own. Very disappointed.... At this point i won't buy any rods from Abu Garcia until they make their guides with Fuji ceramic instead of titanium inserts. It would be nice if the company make their rod with ceramic inserts that way the consumers have the options. Abu Garcia please take this at consideration , thanks
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I was using ABU Veritas and Shimano Crucial rods for most of my setups. Had problems with Veritas and swapped it for a Villian. What a difference. The Villian rods are the lightest most sensitive rods I have ever used. The guides are much better too. I have gotten rid of my Veritas and Crucials and now have 7 of the Villian rods paired with Revo STX, Premiers, and MGX. I use the MGX with Villian 6ft 6 for jerk baits and finese jigs, Premier with Villian 6' 9" for jigs and plastics, STX with Villian 6' 9" for spinnerbaits and top waters (this has got to be the best spinnerbait combo ever). STX with Villian 7' 1" for punch baits. I fish year round and depend on my gear. Thanks ABU Garcia.
